Skoda reportedly considering adding a second larger SUV in the lineup after the success of the Yeti, based on the Volkswagen Tiguan.
To this second SUV is part of the strategy of VW Group wants to increase its global sales in the coming years and become the Group’s best-selling. The goal for the Czech automaker to increase sales in the global market of just under half a million who is now at 1.5 million cars by 2018. At present there are no further details but obviously will be built on the platform “Passepartout” MQB.
Next model is expected to present the Skoda, and then from the recent presentation Skoda Octavia Combi, the Octavia Scout , the model satisfies lightweight off-road excursions and very spacious interiors. Another model that is in the pipeline to go to production is the five-door (hatchback) version of the Rapid will follow the lines of VisionD Concept we saw in 2011.
To achieve this increase in sales of the Skoda must be able to produce and more cars. That’s why the company is building two new factories in China, which will be able to double sales in the local market there and reach 500,000 cars. Finally, the next market will invest Skoda will be Russia, because the hot money has gathered there last.